54. When the Optometrist Becomes the Patient with Dr. Teixeira

13/10/2021 40 min Episodio 54
54. When the Optometrist Becomes the Patient with Dr. Teixeira

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Episode Synopsis

Dr. Rae Teixeira, a Canadian new grad optometrist, shares her personal concussion experience with us. She describes the traumatic event, the initial and residual symptoms, and what therapeutic treatments she tried in an attempt to feel like herself again. 
You can also listen to Episode 10 of our podcast, Concussion Management in Primary Care, for more information on how to better care for concussion patients in your optometry practice. 

Learn more about Dr. Teixeira's story on her Instagram @dr.raetxr and visit the following links to learn more about concussion:
1. Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA): https://noravisionrehab.org/
2. Concussion Alliance: https://www.concussionalliance.org/
3. Ontario Brain Injury Association: https://obia.ca/

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